2013 Cape Dorset Annual Graphics Collection
october 13 – december 1, 2013
The Dennos Museum Center is honored to have been chosen as the official U.S. site for the 2013 Cape Dorset Annual Print Collection.
The 2013 Collection consists of 32 images by 11 artists in stone cut, stencil, lithography and etching/aquatint. The prints span the gamut of past, present and future and include subjects as diverse as plants and animals, brazen spirits and items from a haberdashery.
Sadly, this year marked the death of Kenojuak Ashevak, an icon of Inuit art and a mainstay of the annual collection for over 50 years. There are 7 prints by this remarkable woman in this year’s collection. Kenojuak signed 2 of them the remaining 5 were signed posthumously by her daughter Silaqqi Ashevak.
Guests are invited to learn more about the print process from the Dennos Museum Center docents. Pull a print from an original canceled Dorset stone. Make a print from a block that you can design, cut and print.
Opening Reception Friday, October 18, 6:00 pm.
Sale of prints via lottery begins 6:30 pm.
Due to the high demand for these limited edition prints, the sale will be conducted by lottery. Customers need not be present to purchase prints. Names will be drawn beginning at 6:30 pm, customers can call in their orders to 231-995-1586 or fax 231-995-1597 or email ttarnow@nmc.edu All sales are final.
Catalogs are available by calling the Museum Store at 231-995-1586 and prints can be viewed at www.dorsetfinearts.com
The Dennos Museum Center Store carries a fine selection of Inuit sculpture and prints throughout the year. The 2014 Cape Dorset calendar is now available as well as a fine selection of Inuit note cards, books and gift items. Visit us online at www.dennosmuseum.org
Proceeds from the sale will be used to purchase new work for the Dennos Museum Inuit Collection. The Museum reserves the right to select up to three works from the Cape Dorset Annual Graphics Collection prior to the sale.
